minidress

noun

mini·​dress ˈmi-nē-ˌdres How to pronounce minidress (audio)
: a short close-fitting dress

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Nash conveyed that metallic outfits are here to stay, pairing her gold Christian Louboutin pumps with a matching Andrew GN minidress. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025 The brand also quickly sold out of the faux leather trench, minidress and Moto gloves. Catherine Santino, People.com, 4 June 2025 Smash-cut to: a scowling woman leaving a police station in a black minidress and the telltale thick eyeliner smudge of A Woman Who Doesn’t Have Her Life Together. Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025 Dunne opted for a seafoam green ensemble including a strapless minidress crafted from a material with an ultra-glossy finish; the fabric gathered and folded, creating textural intrigue. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for minidress

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minidress was in 1965

Cite this Entry

“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on minidress

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!